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How much time until scabies bumps disappear?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Scabies: After being treated you may still itch for 2 to 4 more weeks until the allergic reaction has completely resolved.

Answered 7/4/2014

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Scabicide & dry: Scabies treatments often contain a high percentage of alcohol which can be very drying to the skin. All of the little bumps are remnants of where the mite lived in skin. Hypoallergenic soaps/lotions which are pH balanced will help the skin recover more quickly, and reduce the itching that can last up to two weeks after treatment. Evaluation with a skin scraping can determine treatment success.

Answered 11/28/2014

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